What's New in Lake George
I remember learning about famous artist Georgia O'Keeffe in my 7th grade art class. I was not informed, however, until just recently that Lake George actually played a large influencing role in the art and life of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Georgia O'Keeffe Interpretation
Pictured here is my 7th grade interpretation of O'Keeffe's work... not too shabby for a 12 year old, eh?

While she may be well known for her stunning botanical close-ups and impressive fruit still lifes, O'Keeffe is not as well known when it comes to her connection to Lake George both in her personal life and her artistry. Now a local exhibition will bring that to light.

The Sagamore Resort on beautiful Lake George NY re-opened on May 3rd with renovations and improvements, but also with its previous limited year-round status! 

The epitome of a perfect family vacation at the lake can be found in beautiful Lake George NY, and not just according to us....Yahoo Travel has named Lake George among "Lakeside Vacations That Have It All!" 

Sushi Yoshi, Lake George's Best Chinese and Japanese Gourmet Cuisine - and a local favorite - will open its doors again for its eighth season on May 3, 2013!

This survey opens once per year, giving you the chance to help decide which restaurants, attractions, hotels and more make the list for the "best of" the Lake George region.

vote for the best of Lake George 2013

Have an opinion on who you think should win? You can vote here!
The Infinity Pool at The Sagamore Resort on Lake George in charming Bolton Landing NY has been ranked by CNN Travel as one of the 'Most Amazing Hotel Pools' in America!
The late Charles R. Wood, who would be 99 this year, is known as the 'Father of Theme Parks,' after opening what is now known as The Great Escape in Lake George NY, and co-founding the Double 'H' Hole in the Woods Ranch, a camp in Lake Luzerne NY for children with cancer and blood-related diseases.

It's always interesting tracing the history of well-known attractions, like the Great Escape. The story of Charles R. Wood and the impact he had in Lake George and on the world is no exception.

In 1954, Charles R. Wood and his wife purchased a mansion in Lake George NY and opened a resort.  Although beautiful, guests complained there wasn't much to do in the area. Hearing their requests for thrills and amusement, a land based on Mother Goose rhymes was born (a whole year before DisneyLand was opened!). 

Many are familiar with the now Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdown, but less familiar that until 1982 the theme park was known as Storytown USA.  The five-acre park opened with just four employees before it evolved into the 150-acre Great Escape, making it one of America's oldest theme parks. Today, the Great Escape features a 'kingdom' of water-slides and more than 125 rides.

'No Highway Noise Just the Sounds of Nature,' is the slogan on the homepage of Moose Hillock's webpage for their New Hampshire location and soon to be the motto of New York campers when the Moose Hillock Campground - NY opens their new Fort Ann location in the Spring of 2014.

Owners Ed and Robin Paradis will be launching Moose Hillock Campground - NY after successfully running Moose Hillock Campground - NH for the last 27 years.  The New York facilities are expected to mimic their New Hampshire location, which includes: 
  • seasonal sites for RVs or tents 
  • picnic tables and stone fireplaces at each site 
  • a recreation pavilion
  • a poolside cafĂ© serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • rustic cabins 
  • a gift barn with souvenirs and camping supplies.

Does Moose Hillock sound like a campground you might visit with your family on your next Adirondack vacation?

This year we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of LakeGeorge.com's Elvis Festival in Lake George NY! Come and enjoy performances by Elvis tribute artists of all ages and skill levels. Elvis impersonators from all of the country compete at the four-day festival, taking place May 29 - June 2, 2013. 

adkwinery.jpgIt has been five years since Michael and Sasha Pardy opened Adirondack Winery in Lake George Village. 

Adirondack Winery is an artisanal local winery offering a wide range of wines to suit every palate and it has fast became a destination in the village of Lake George! 

The winery offers an impressive selection of award winning wines, boasts a gorgeous tasting room, and an ever-expanding selection handpicked by their own wine-maker. 

The Pardy's have been passionate winemakers for many years; opening up their own winery was the logical next step. They moved from Florida to Lake George, New York to open a micro-winery, and the rest is history! 

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